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Rockford Park District

Museum Educator

Rockford, IL · On-site

$19.24 - $24.04/hr

Director Of Education Classification: Full Time, Non-Exempt Wage: $19.24 - $24.04 / Hour Position ... military status, sexual orientation, unfavorable discharge from military service, order of ...

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National Park Service

Museum Curator

Natchitoches, LA · On-site +1

$74K - $97K/yr

Direct Deposit participation required. * Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification ... For periods of time that reflect military service, the DD-214 or Statement of Service is sufficient ...

ProVenture, LLC

Physical Therapist - Travel Contract

Houma, LA · On-site

$1.6K - $2.0K/wk

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Jackson Therapy

Physical Therapist - Travel Contract

Houma, LA · On-site

$1.6K - $2.0K/wk

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Perez Art Museum Miami

Director of Security

Miami, FL · On-site

$80K - $100K/yr

Description Description The Director of Security is responsible for the strategic leadership ... museum, cultural institution, hospitality venue, university, law enforcement, military, or ...

Jackson Therapy Partners

Travel Physical Therapist

Houma, LA · On-site

$1.8K - $2.2K/wk

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What is the difference between Director Military Museum vs Curator Military Museum?

AspectDirector Military MuseumCurator Military Museum
CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in History, Museum Studies, or related field; leadership experienceDegree in History, Museum Studies, or related field; specialized curatorial training
Work EnvironmentOversees entire museum operations, staff management, strategic planningFocuses on collections, exhibitions, research, and educational programs
Employer & Industry UsageMilitary museums, government agencies, cultural institutionsMilitary museums, historical societies, cultural institutions

The Director Military Museum manages overall operations and strategic direction, while the Curator Military Museum concentrates on collections and exhibitions. Both roles require relevant museum or history credentials, but the director has broader leadership responsibilities, whereas the curator specializes in content and research.

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Museum Educator

Rockford Park District

Rockford, IL • On-site

$19.24 - $24.04/hr

Temporary

Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO

Posted 2 days ago

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8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 7 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

Description
Title: Museum Educator
Department: Discovery Center Museum
Reports To: Director Of Education
Classification: Full Time, Non-Exempt
Wage: $19.24 - $24.04 / Hour
Position Overview: Discovery Center Museum is seeking an engaging and enthusiastic Museum Educator to develop and deliver high-quality educational programs for diverse audiences. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent teaching and communication skills, creativity, and a strong understanding of informal, museum-based learning.
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. This position requires frequent weekend work for museum events and occasional evening hours.
Discovery Center: Discovery Center Museum in Rockford, Illinois is dedicated to hands-on learning in the arts and sciences through more than 300 exciting exhibits spread over two floors and an award winning outdoor Discovery Park. We serve children, parents, and educators from the Rockford region and beyond through both Museum visits and outreach programs.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS include the following. Other duties may be assigned
Duties and Responsibilities:
The museum Educator works collaboratively with the Education Department to plan, develop, and facilitate engaging educational experiences both at the museum and throughout the community.
  • Program Development and Facilitation
    • Plan, develop, and implement educational programs including:
    • Summer camps
    • Activities for museum overnights, including completing administrative support
    • Responsible for content development and execution for museum events
    • Mobile maker activities
    • STEM laboratory activities, live planetarium shows and science demonstrations
    • Family and intergenerational classes
    • In museum educational programming
    • Provide outreach program support facilitating education programs at schools and representing Discovery Center at community events

Program Operations
  • Prepare, set up, and clean up classrooms and program spaces.
  • Maintain educational materials and supplies, ensuring they are organized, functional, and ready for use.
  • Monitor inventory and order supplies as needed.

Collaboration
  • Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to create cohesive, engaging visitor experiences.
  • Collaborate with staff across departments to support museum initiatives and educational programming.

Additional Responsibilities
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Education Director.

Requirements
Education/ExperienceBachelor's degree in Education, Science, or a related field
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
  • Experience working with children in an educational setting, camps, community programs, or cultural institutions
  • Enthusiastic, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, hands-on, public-facing environment
  • Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility, and to fostering a workplace of belonging
  • Strong written/oral communication, organizational, and time management skills
    Work independently as well as collaboratively within a team setting

Work EnvironmentThis position requires the ability to stand, walk, kneel, bend, occasionally lift from floor to waist, and occasionally reach above shoulder height to access supplies. Must be able to push, pull and lift up to 40 lbs. Must also be able to maintain friendly and courteous interactions with museum staff and visitors in a moderately noisy environment.
To Apply:
If you would like to be considered and meet all the position requirements, please forward your resume and cover letter to Amanda Gray-Orlando at amandago@discoverycentermuseum.org.
Discovery Center considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills. Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, and holidays.
Discovery Center is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunity without unlawful regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, marital status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, unfavorable discharge from military service, order of protection status, genetic information status, pregnancy, childbirth (or medical or common conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth), work authorization status, or other protected group as provided by law.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested in the course of employment. Requirements are representative of the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities to perform this job successfully; the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitude to perform each duty proficiently. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at-will" employment relationship. The Company reserves the right to change the requirements of the position to meet the changing needs of the Company. Changes may include, but are not limited to, the essential duties and the qualifications required for the position.

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